Madison, Wis. — Institute for Reforming Government President CJ Szafir had this to say following Gov. Tony Evers’ Budget address on Tuesday: “Wisconsin cannot afford to go backwards at a time when we are teetering on a recession and global pandemic. Increasing taxes, coupled with massive spending hikes is simply reckless,

[Madison, WI] – The Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Executive Director Mark Jefferson ahead of President Biden’s CNN town hall in Milwaukee: “President Biden pulled a bait and switch on Wisconsinites. After disingenuously calling for unity, his 40+ executive orders prove that he wants to enact

CONTACT: Erin Bloodgood, Communications Manager, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-661-0845 (office), 414-436-8832 (mobile/text), or erin@conservationvoters.org MADISON – In his Feb. 16 budget address, Gov. Tony Evers proposed funding for automatic voter registration to improve accessibility to the polls and to keep voting information accurate and updated. Member organizations of the Wisconsin

Contact: Senator Bob Wirch (608) 267-8979 Kenosha – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement after Governor Evers delivered his 2021-2023 State Budget Address “One of the things we have learned through the Covid-19 pandemic is how great the divide between the “haves” and the “have nots” truly is.

Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) (MADISON) — This evening, Gov. Evers introduced his entire biennial budget for 2021-2023. The budget addresses issues including cost of prescription drugs, childcare, mental health services, recreational marijuana, criminal justice reform and more. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement of support: “More

Contact: State Senator Kathy Bernier (608) 266-7511 (Madison)…State Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Lake Hallie) issued the following statement following Governor Tony Evers’ speech introducing his 2021-2023 state budget: “Two years ago, Governor Evers introduced an irresponsible budget bill full of increases in taxes, spending and non-fiscal policy. The Republican Legislature worked

CONTACT: Lisa Subeck, 608-266-7521 (office) MADISON – Tonight, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2021-23 Biennial Budget Address. State Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) issued the following statement in response to his address: “I stand by Governor Evers’s plan to help Wisconsin bounce back from the many challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rep. Jonathan Brostoff, (608) 266-0650 “A Bold Biennial Budget That Will… Move Our State Forward” MILWAUKEE – In response to Governor Tony Evers’ Budget Address earlier this evening, in which the Governor laid out a bold plan for his 2021-23 biennial budget, State Representative Jonathan Brostoff

Contact: Rep. Hintz, 608-266-2254 Budget prioritizes continued economic recovery, funding for public education, access to affordable healthcare, and a commitment to equity across Wisconsin MADISON – This evening, Governor Tony Evers gave his second budget address, sharing his fiscal priorities to continue Wisconsin’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and describing

Contact: Representative Emerson (608) 266-7461 MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers delivered his second budget address to the Wisconsin State Legislature. Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement in response: “I am proud to support Gov. Evers’ budget proposal and his Badger Bounceback agenda. Throughout the crisis our

CONTACT: Senator Chris Larson 608.266.7505 Milwaukee, WI – “The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged communities, upended our economy, and disrupted daily life to a greater degree than any even since World War II. It would be understandable, perhaps even expected to put all our efforts toward merely getting back to where we

Contact: Jerry Deschane, Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities, 608-267-2380, jdeschane@lwm-info.org Governor Evers’ has proposed a “local government-friendly” state budget. The League of Wisconsin Municipalities applauds numerous initiatives in the Governor’s budget increasing the tools cities and villages have to serve their residents. We encourage the Legislature to support these

Contact: Justin Koestler 608-320-0056 MADISON – Tonight, Governor Tony Evers delivered his budget address and introduced the Badger Bounceback agenda to the Wisconsin State Legislature. In response, Rep. Sara Rodriguez (D-Brookfield) issued the following statement: “Governor Evers addressed the challenges our state faces and outlined a bold vision that will

Gov. Evers Pro-Democracy Budget Sets Stage for Economic Recovery Madison – Today, Governor Tony Evers delivered his biennial budget address. Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) issued the following statement in response: “Tonight, Governor Evers outlined his pro-democracy, pro-recovery state budget. This budget reflects Wisconsin values and will help Wisconsin bounce back

MADISON – In his Tuesday night budget address, Gov. Evers outlined a bold budget that includes Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ priority issues: clean water, clean energy, and a healthy, equitable democracy that works for all of us. Executive Director Kerry Schumann said this about the address and the biennial budget: “The

Carrie Stahl, WAICU Director of Outreach E-Mail: carrie.stahl@waicu.org P.O. Box 272, Madison, WI 53701-0272 Phone: 608-609-4606 MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Rolf Wegenke, president of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU), expressed gratitude for the Governor’s recommendation of a 10 percent increase in funding for the Wisconsin Grants

Contact: Sidney Litke, Communications Director, 608-266-9170 MADISON- This evening, Governor Tony Evers will deliver his second budget address laying out his priorities for the 2021-2023 biennium. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement ahead of the address: “When we put people first, we can achieve great things. And when

[Madison, WI] – The Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt ahead of Gov. Tony Evers’ budget address: “Wisconsinites are still reeling from the impact of Gov. Tony Evers’ costly lockdowns. This is the worst possible time for a budget that grows government, hikes taxes

The following is a statement from Elizabeth Koehler, State Director, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin “Governor Tony Evers’ proposal in his biennial state budget to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for another 10 years with a $70 million dollar investment will ensure that future generations have the same opportunities to

MADISON, Wis.— University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today on Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal: “Governor Evers’ budget for the UW System will allow us to tackle some of Wisconsin’s most pressing challenges: expanding online education to meet market demands, tackling prison recidivism to save taxpayer